Belize may be small, but it packs an impressive mix of rainforest, mountains, quiet lagoons, and that clear Caribbean water ...

The Caribbean is a hotbed of incredible outdoor experiences, especially when it comes to spotting wildlife. Here are some ...

UC Santa Cruz professor argues for replanting mangroves and corals to combat effects of climate change ...

They began working in Belize in 2022, and since then the Strong Coasts Project has made significant strides in strengthening resilience for coastal communities across Belize. Yesterday, Strong Coasts ...

Ecologists have published new findings on how planted mangroves can store up to 70% of carbon stock to that found in intact stands after only 20 years. U.S. Forest Service ecologists and partners ...

For a small country, Belize has long carried an outsized reputation among people who care about water. Its flats and mangroves, its reef and river systems, have drawn anglers and naturalists who come ...

As Belize doubles down on protecting its UNESCO-listed barrier reef, Alaia Belize is shaping luxury travel around conservation-led experiences. From guided reef excursions to seasonal ocean conditions ...

Chinomnso Onwubiko's study is affiliated to the World Bank Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience, University of Cape Coast. She received funding from the World Bank. Rivers State on Nigeria’s ...

“Welcome to Cayo Chachahuate,” Roger Alvarez announced with an easy smile. As I stepped ashore, I couldn’t help grinning back: for the first time in three days, it had finally stopped raining. Alvarez ...

Mangrove ecosystems rank among the most efficient "blue carbon" systems on Earth, capable of absorbing and storing vast quantities of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2). However, mangroves also release ...

MIAMI — It’s a steep drop into a mangrove forest brimming with three feet of brackish water over thick, twisty tree roots, but Andrew Otazo has no trouble navigating the descent. He scrambles down the ...

In industry risk models, mangroves significantly reduce surge and flood damages to properties built behind forests while properties built in front of mangroves face increased risks. (Image by J.